Comfort and joy Quote by George MacDonald
““But this part of my dream, the most lovely of all, I can find no words to describe; nor can I even recall to my own mind the half of what I felt. I only know that something was given me then, some spiritual apprehension, to be again withdrawn, but to be given to us all, I believe, some day, out of his infinite love, and withdrawn no more. Every heart that had ever ached, or longed, or wandered, I knew was there, folded warm and soft, safe and glad. And it seemed in my dream that to know this was the crown of all my bliss—yes, even more than to be myself in my Father's arms. Awake, the thought of multitude had always oppressed my mind; it did not then. From the comfort and joy it gave me to see them there, I seemed then first to know how my own heart had ached for them.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Phantastes, George MacDonald, 1858
The dream reveals a profound, indescribable spiritual love that transcends personal longing and connects all hearts.
In simple terms: Dream shows deep spiritual love beyond self.
Key Takeaway
Seek connection through shared spiritual love.
Themes
spirituality
love
dreams
union
transcendence
Mood
hopeful
reverent
Type
inspirational
poetic
When to use this quote
- meditation
- prayer
- artistic inspiration
- community building
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- What does spiritual love mean to you?
- How can you share this love?
A Different Perspective
The language is abstract, making practical application difficult.
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